NSLI-Y students regularly meet with local students for language and cultural exchange. This year's group has made effective use of these opportunities to enhance their learning and also to teach their peers about American culture. Here are some pictures, from throughout the...
Learn moreThis week I want to highlight our trip to a tea village outside of Xi'an. Students were introduced to the history of Chinese tea through a museum tour, and then learned how to pour tea in the traditional way. Several students had the opportunity to dress up and perform on stage at the...
Learn moreFirst up this week, pictures from our trip to the Small Goose Pagoda, one of Xi'an's best historical sites. Unlike the better-known Large Goose Pagoda, the Small Goose Pagoda is free and not crowded. Meeting at the school gate to take the bus there: Introducing Michael to the idea of...
Learn moreStudents enjoyed the last of three classes on Chinese popular music this week. They've learned to sing several songs including the popular folk song 茉莉花 (Jasmine Flower): Since coming to Xi'an we've also visited the Terracotta Warriors, but due to the crowds it was practically...
Learn moreFirst up this week: Mandarin classes & other on-campus activities. Students are off to a great start, and have learned to introduce themselves and their families, talk about food, likes/dislikes, and numbers, among other things. Here are some snapshots of them hard at work...
Learn moreHello everyone! We've been in Xi'an about a week now and students are getting settled into their lives in China. Let's take a look at some of what we did this week. First off, the flights were exhausting (of course), but nonetheless exciting. We had to change planes in Beijing---an...
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